Section 32 (Charging System - Generators & Regulators): Description
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Mercury Sable, 2003 Ford Taurus, 2002 Mercury Sable, and 2002 Ford Taurus. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
System consists of a 130-amp generator, voltage regulator, battery, charge warning indicator, related fuses and wiring. Charge warning indicator illuminates with ignition on, engine off as a bulb-check. Voltage regulator is mounted internally. Internal regulators cannot be serviced separately.